Artwork
The-Drowsy-One
The-Drowsy-One is an unspecified painting by Friedrich von Amerling. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
The-Drowsy-One is a painting created by Austrian artist Friedrich von Amerling around 1853. It is a representative work of Amerling's refined portraiture style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a reclining woman, likely a mother, in a state of drowsiness, with a breastfeeding child beside her. The serene atmosphere conveys a sense of quiet intimacy between the two figures.
Technique & Style
Amerling's style is characterized by refinement, as seen in the detailed rendering of the woman's lace-trimmed gown and the child's interaction with her. The overall effect is one of gentle, domestic tranquility.
Artist & collection
Artist
Friedrich Ritter von Amerling (14 April 1803 – 14 January 1887) was an Austrian portrait painter in the court of Franz Josef.
